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Bought a broken iphone to repair now stuck on activation lock

Bought a broken iPhone SE 2nd gen to fix however after fixing the device and setting it up it was activation locked, any suggestions?

iPhone SE

Posted on Nov 2, 2021 2:54 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2021 3:18 AM

the activation lock is not really on

the iphone it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

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Nov 2, 2021 3:18 AM in response to Nozzie0

the activation lock is not really on

the iphone it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Bought a broken iphone to repair now stuck on activation lock

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